Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships

Cooperation and partnerships for spatial data activities among the federal government, state and local governments, and the private sector will be essential for the development of a robust National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). This book addresses the nature of these partnerships and examines factors that could optimize their success. Table of Contents FRONT MATTER 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2 THE NATIONAL SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE 3 THE CONCEPTS OF FEDERAL/STATE PARTNERSHIPS 4 THE PARTNERSHIP MODEL 5 RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION APPENDICES APPENDIX A: RELATED ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARTNERSHIPS APPENDIX B: COOPERATION/PARTNERSHIP MODELS IN EXISTENCE TODAY APPENDIX C: EXAMPLE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING APPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND COORDINATION-SUMMARY ACRONYMS